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EX53 YZT

2003 Ford Fusion

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,466 mi
Last recorded110,466 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 YZT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 110,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 110,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,041 miles

ENGINE MENEGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 4 Sep 2017 110,041 miles

ENGINE MENEGEMENT LIGHT ON

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2016 97,719 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2016 97,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut /split offside rear tyre

e m l on dash

Fail 4 Nov 2014 96,300 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut /split offside rear tyre

e m l on dash

Fail 31 Oct 2014 96,048 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,431 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 84,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 84,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,992 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 68,020 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 52,572 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,572 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 33,772 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 17,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 1,299 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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EX53 YZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX53 YZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX53 YZT registered?

EX53 YZT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EX53 YZT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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